Mom’s Italian Cream Cake

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 12
Classic Mom’s Italian Cream Cake recipe for a sweet delight
in Dessert

Prep

45 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

1 hr 10 min

Level

Difficult

Rating

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Ingredients

1 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon baking soda
5 eggs , separated
2 cups sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup shortening
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup angel flake coconut
1 package cream cheese
2 cups powdered sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup butter , at room temperature
1 cup chopped pecans
1 cup angel flake coconut

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
612
Sugar
74g
Fat
35g
A classic Italian Cream Cake is a dessert that has become a time-honored tradition in most households. This cake typically has a light, spongy texture, and is packed with chopped pecans and shredded coconut, which make it nutty and buttery. The frosting is sweet, fluffy and gives the cake a beautiful creamy color, making it a perfect birthday cake for people of all ages.

Instructions

1.Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2.In a small bowl, mix the buttermilk and baking soda, set aside.
3.In a large bowl, cream the butter, shortening, and sugar until light and fluffy.
4.Add the egg yolks, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
5.Add the flour, mixing well.
6.Add the vanilla, coconut, and pecans, and stir to combine.
7.Add the buttermilk mixture and stir to combine.
8.In another large bowl, beat the egg whites until stiff peaks form.
9.Fold the beaten egg whites into the cake batter.
10.Pour the batter evenly into three greased and floured 9-inch round cake pans.
11.Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean.
12.Cool the cakes in the pans for 10 minutes before removing them from the pans and placing them on wire racks to cool completely.
13.For the frosting:
14.In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until light and creamy.
15.Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
16.Stir in the pecans and coconut.
17.Frost the cake and enjoy!

PROS

This classic Italian Cream Cake is moist, fluffy and packed with nutty, buttery flavor.

Its frosting made with pecans, coconut, and cream cheese is divine.

CONS

This cake is not suitable for those who are striving to maintain a healthy diet due to its high sugar and fat content.

The cake may take some time to prepare and requires some skill in the kitchen.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

While this cake is not the healthiest dessert option, it does contain pecans and coconut, which are both rich in antioxidants.
Eating nuts and coconut in moderation may help lower cholesterol and reduce the risk of heart disease.

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